choihungestate

Located in the Wong Tai Sin District of Kowloon, the estate houses over 18,000 people.

Ngau Chi Wan is more than 200 years old and was a rural village along a mountain stream. In the early 1960s, Choi Hung, the first permanent public housing estate, was built. Later, half of the village was razed for an MTR station

Hong Kong boasts a myriad of locations that are worth capturing, from its beautiful temples, sunrise spots to traditional villages, there's so much that you––and your camera––can feast on.

The cheerful and popping colours draw photographers, celebs and social media influencers from all over the world.

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Characterised by the pastel rainbow paint that graces its exterior, Choi Hung Estate (meaning ‘rainbow’ in Cantonese) in Ngau Chi Wan has become a conspicuous photographic icon of Hong Kong.

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Choi Hung changed the way Hong Kong built public housing – and its unique appearance has given it a second life as a tourist attraction.

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In the early 1960s, Choi Hung, the first permanent public housing estate, was built. Later, half of the village was razed for an MTR station

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In the early 1960s, Choi Hung, the first permanent public housing estate, was built.

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When we talk about residential areas we think about peaceful alleys and parks surrounded by apartment buildings where local people can enjoy a quiet afternoon. Well, the Choi Hung Estate in Hong Kong is anything but quiet.

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The Hong Kong government granted the land to the Hong Kong Housing Authority to build a large housing estate in 1958.

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